Transport Manager

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Dhahran Compound seeks a Transport Manager to lead the planning and design of its national transport network infrastructure. The role entails managing transport expansion, overseeing link design for DWDM and IP/MPLS elements, and ensuring interoperability among various teams. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related fields, have over 4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and vendor coordination skills. This position is crucial for ensuring high availability and scalability across transport domains.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in designing and planning transport network infrastructure.
• Experience in Network Automation & Orchestration in a multi-vendor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and engineering of the transport network.
• Manage transport expansion, node upgrades, and routing design.
• Oversee link design and commissioning of DWDM and IP/MPLS elements.
• Collaborate with field, core, and RAN teams for connectivity.
• Monitor network KPIs, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations.
• Coordinate vendor engagement for equipment procurement and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with availability and SLA objectives.
• Support strategic planning initiatives like 400G readiness.

Skills

IP/MPLS expertise

DWDM expertise

Microwave systems knowledge

Link budgeting

QoS understanding

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Network Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview:

The Transport Manager leads the planning and design of ADC’s national transport network infrastructure. This includes optical (DWDM), microwave, and IP/MPLS systems that connect RAN, core, and data centers. The role ensures high availability, scalability, and security across transport domains and supports future evolution into programmable and automated networks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and engineering of ADC’s transport network, ensuring alignment with service demands and future capacity requirements.
• Manage transport expansion, node upgrades, and routing design across national fiber and microwave infrastructure.
• Oversee link design, provisioning, and commissioning of DWDM, OTN, and IP/MPLS elements.
• Collaborate with field, core, and RAN teams to ensure seamless cross-domain connectivity.
• Monitor transport network KPIs, troubleshoot service issues, and implement optimization measures.
• Coordinate vendor engagement for equipment procurement, support, and software upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with availability, latency, and SLA objectives across transport domains.
• Support strategic planning initiatives such as 400G readiness, segment routing, and SDN-based transport.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• +4 years of experience in designing and planning transport network infrastructure.
• Experience in Network Automation & Orchestration in a multi-vendor environment.

Skills:

• Expertise in IP/MPLS, DWDM, microwave systems, link budgeting, and QoS.
• Familiarity with transport NMS/EMS tools, path computation, and network automation strategies.
• Strong leadership, planning, and vendor coordination skills.